It’s Canyon's first road disc bike for consumers, so the Endurace CF SLX is kind of a big deal. We’ve just got back from a quick test of the new bike on the German firm’s home roads of Koblenz, and have reached some early thoughts on how it rides.
Anyone who’s considering buying this bike probably already knows two things: Canyon has a reputation for cost-effective excellence, but it has struggled to fulfil delivery orders recently. During a factory tour last week, Canyon reps assured us that logistical gremlins are gone, but the production schedule means that the first Endurace CF SLX units will be delivered from August.
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As the name implies, this is a bike for endurance cyclists, those who want to ride long distances or in a more relaxed style outside competition. So it’s more for the gran fondo riders, sportive enthusiasts and weekend warriors among us rather than the race whippets.
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That said, if you’re considering buying one of these bikes then you'll need to have deep pockets, as implied by Canyon’s premium SLX suffix. Prices start at €3,599 for a mechanical Ultegra-equipped Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8.0, and go up to €6,299 for the Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL, which sports Shimano’s Dura-Ace Di2 groupset. Nope, there’s no Shimano 105 version, at least not yet.
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL spec overview
This top-end model we rode gets electronic Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 shifting, a semi-compact 52/36t Dura-Ace crankset and 11-28t cassette, and Mavic Ksyrium Pro Carbon SL Disc Clincher WTS wheels wrapped in Mavic Yksion Pro GripLink/PowerLink rubber.
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL frame and equipment
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL ride impressions
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL price and availability
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL vs. the competition
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9.0 SL: full spec as tested
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